Fire & Security Alarm Engineer

RECRUITMENTiQ; Auchinloch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Paid holidays

Bonus scheme

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for greater責任

Job summary

RECRUITMENTiQ is partnering with a family-run fire and security systems provider based in the Glasgow area, operating across Scotland, to recruit an experienced Fire & Security Alarm Engineer. You will install, service, fault-find and commission fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV systems, carry out preventative maintenance and upgrades, and complete all testing documentation to BS 5839-1 standards.

You’ll liaise with customers and site personnel and work unsupervised in varied Scotland-wide

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience across fire, intruder and CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of BS 5839-1 and relevant industry standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, fault-find and commission fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, repairs, alterations and upgrades.
• Complete service, testing and commissioning documentation.
• Liaise with customers and site personnel.
• Work in accordance with BS 5839-1 and industry requirements.

Skills

Fire alarms

Intruder alarms

CCTV

Education

BS 5839-1 Level 3

Job description

RECRUITMENTiQ is working alongside a family-run fire and security systems provider based in the Glasgow area and operating across Scotland, to assist in their search for an experienced Fire & Security Alarm Engineer to join the team and help shape the future of the business.

You’ll work closely with the people running the company, take ownership of varied projects and have opportunities to progress as the company grows.

The Role

• Installing, servicing, fault-finding and commissioning fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV systems.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, repairs, alterations and upgrades.
• Completing service, testing and commissioning documentation.
• Liaising professionally with customers and site personnel.
• Completing work in accordance with relevant British Standards and industry requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong experience across all three disciplines, ideally gained over at least three to five years.
• Practical knowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarms, commercial intruder alarms and modern IP CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of BS 5839-1 and relevant industry standards.
• The ability to work unsupervised, manage their workload and solve problems confidently.
• A professional approach, good organisational skills and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• A regulated Level 3 qualification covering BS 5839-1.
• A CSCS card.
• Experience with access control systems.

Benefits

• A salary of £30,000–£44,000, depending on experience.
• A full-time, permanent, salaried position.
• Company vehicle, tools and equipment.
• Company pension, paid holidays and a bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the business grows.
• Varied work throughout Scotland with a Glasgow and Central Scotland base.

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Alarm Engineer looking for a long-term role where your skills are valued and you can make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.